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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.51, 576.87 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.51, 576.87 and 222.30 is: 333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.51 : 576.87 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.51/576.87 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.51x = 576.87 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.51x = 128,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,238.20/384.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.51

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